Menlo Gift Bazaar is a local retailer specializing in ethnic apparel and imported gifts. Some of the available items include ornamental art, carvings, jewelry and belly dancing attire. It can also import speciality items by request, including furniture, large artwork and jewelry.
Occasions, Etc. is known for personalized gifts. The owner, Colin Jenkins, specializes in engraving and embroidery. You're welcome to bring in your own item to be personalized, but Occasions sells plaques, trophies, backpacks, lunch boxes, stuffed animals, key chains, clocks and numerous other items ready for your stamp.
This Web retailer sells gifts for "pets and their people." There is no physical retail store. Flying Panda donates 10 percent of revenue to many animal-rescue and welfare organizations.
Family and locally owned, Draeger's has become a staple for Bay Area residents seeking the finest food products. This Menlo Park branch is no exception, as the colossal two-story store, located on the corner of University Dr. and Menlo Ave., has just about everything a foodie could ask for.
There is meat department with a wide selection of top-quality meats, a seafood department featuring the freshest catches (including live lobsters, crab, trout and a sushi bar), and a produce department with a large selection of California produce. In addition, Draeger's has a mouthwatering bakery, and a delicatessen with delicious prepared salads and entrees.
Draeger's also has an extensive selection of wines, as well as foreign beers which are hard-to-find elsewhere, such as Tiger Beer from Vietnam and Tsin Tao from China.
If that wasn't enough, Draeger's provides a catering service and offers cooking classes, which you can sign up for online.
Menlo Velo Bicycles sells all types of bikes. Call or walk in to ask any questions or if you need a repair or maintenance work. The friendly staff welcomes novices, and will help any customer make an informed decision.
The store has a helpful website, where you can see the catalog of bikes. They also have a blog that offers up-to-date information about the store.
Cadeaux is a small gift and stationery store located on Santa Cruz Avenue, between Curtis and Chestnut streets. The shop offers a vast assortment of small gifts in an array of price ranges: cards, gift baskets, wrapping services, gift boxes, wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, bags, purses, wallets and the like. At Cadeaux, you'll be able to find something for any occasion.
The Allied Arts Guild is a historic park area featuring beautiful gardens, shops, artists' studios and the Cafe Primavera restaurant. It is owned and operated by The Allied Arts Guild, which hosts public events and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The area is also available for weddings, receptions and other private affairs.
Joy Imai Pottery Studio is a crafts business and art studio specializing in the design, production and sale of pottery. The business operates a studio and participates in art fairs, hosts workshops and instructional classes. Call the number provided to inquire as to the availability of products or upcoming events.
A joyful atmosphere permiates the Home and Garden retail store on Santa Cruz Avenue. In addition to home decor items, Home and Garden has the lastest clothing styles for little ones. The cheerful squeaks of smiling toddlers trying on cute clothing is enough to make anyone smile. The staff is extremely helpful to parents who know the trouble that comes with shopping for toddlers.